The apple didn’t fall far from the tree with Tiger Woods’ son Charlie.
The 15-year-old joined his iconic father for the PNC Championship, which pits 20 Major winners and their family winners against each other, this weekend.
GettyTiger could not believe his eyes after hearing the cheers[/caption]
Team Woods enjoyed a strong opening day and turned it up even more on Sunday’s second and final round.
Charlie flushed a 7-iron to within five feet of the pin on the fourth.
His ball bounced twice and into the cup to spark wild celebrations.
The delighted teenager turned round is disbelief and his elder sister Sam had to confirm he had hit his first ever ace.
But Tiger was nowhere to be seen.
According to the broadcast, the 49-year-old had taken a quick break.
He heard the cheers and raced back to hug his kid in a touching moment.
Legendary caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay was on commentary and knew the shot had potential as soon as it left the club face.
“Really good contact,” he said. “This is a great looking shot if it’s the right number.”
The shot gave Team Woods, bidding to win the event at the fifth time of asking, a one-shot lead over Berhard and Jason Langer with 14 holes to play,
Charlie Woods just made his first ever hole-in-one!!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 22, 2024
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GettyWoods Jr. has inherited his dad’s knack for showing up on Sundays[/caption]
At the time, it lifted Team Woods to 17-under par and gave the pair a one-shot lead over Bernhard Langer and his son Jason with 14 holes to play.
A once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment for even a lucky amateur golfer, Tiger claims to have made 20 hole-in-ones over his illustrious career with the first coming when he was just six.
His maiden PGA Tour tour ace came at The Greater Milwaukee Open in 1986.
Tiger has not made one in competition since the 1998 Sprint International but did sink an ace in a friendly round six years ago.
More to follow…